Office of Communications & Marketing - Student Newshttp://paine.edu/blog/
http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationBlogEngine.NET 1.5.0.7en-GBhttp://paine.edu/blog/opml.axdhttp://www.dotnetblogengine.net/syndication.axdMy NameOffice of Communications & Marketing0.0000000.000000Augusta is represented by Paine College Student in Ebony’s Campus Queens Contest<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Ebony Magazine announces its HBCU Campus Queens online competition. &nbsp;It was founded to promote Black excellence and brilliance. &nbsp;Each campus reigning beauty was elected by her peers and/or school officials to represent these standards for her institution. Augusta is represented by Paine College student Mikel Andrews. Make sure that you go online and vote for Mikel Andrews to become Ebony&rsquo;s Campus Queen. &nbsp;She will be competing with other colleges nationwide. &nbsp;Voting ends at 11:59 pm on January 20, 2018, and you are able to vote each day so vote as many times as you can. Let&rsquo;s make sure that Augusta, Paine College and Mikel Andrews become the winners in this competition. Go to <a href="http://www.ebony.com/campusqueens-2017/contestant/paine-college"><span class="s2">http://www.ebony.com/campusqueens-2017/contestant/paine-college</span></a></span><span class="s3"> </span><span class="s1">to vote.</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1">Mikel Andrews is from Jacksonville, Florida. &nbsp;She is a senior at Paine College majoring in Sociology. &nbsp;She is graduating in 2019. &nbsp;Her goal is to open her own counseling center one day. &nbsp;She recalls her most memorable moment was when she hosted a &ldquo;Smiling through the Paine&rdquo; event. &nbsp;The event brought out trials and tribulations that many young women had been through. &nbsp;Many had dealt with health issues including depression and some even had suicidal thoughts. &nbsp;As Queen she wanted them to feel comfortable enough to come and talk to her. &nbsp;She stated that &ldquo;To know that this event possibly saved someone&rsquo;s life put a smile on my face.&rdquo; &nbsp;Representing Augusta and Paine, Mikel would make a wonderful campus queen for Ebony Magazine.</span></p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2018/01/08/Augusta-is-represented-by-Paine-College-Student-in-Ebonye28099s-Campus-Queens-Contest.aspx
painewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2018/01/08/Augusta-is-represented-by-Paine-College-Student-in-Ebonye28099s-Campus-Queens-Contest.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=38c45e3d-8934-4d00-a921-b4b64c8ee98cMon, 08 Jan 2018 06:53:00 -1000General NewsStudent Newspainewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/pingback.axdhttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=38c45e3d-8934-4d00-a921-b4b64c8ee98c0http://paine.edu/blog/trackback.axd?id=38c45e3d-8934-4d00-a921-b4b64c8ee98chttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2018/01/08/Augusta-is-represented-by-Paine-College-Student-in-Ebonye28099s-Campus-Queens-Contest.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/syndication.axd?post=38c45e3d-8934-4d00-a921-b4b64c8ee98cGiving Thanks FROM PRESIDENT HARDEE<p class="p1"><span class="s1">As I reflect on the coming Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to thank the Augusta/CSRA Community, Alumni and Friends for the warmth and support that you have shown to my wife, Wyonnie, and me since our arrival at Paine College in June. I am so grateful for the hardworking and dedicated faculty and staff at Paine who, without fail, nurture and shepherd our students on the path to success.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">To our governing body, members of the Paine College Board of Trustees, I give thanks to you for your leadership, guidance, and commitment to this historic Institution.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">To the next generation of leaders, our students, thank you for reaching and giving the very best of yourselves. We promise that you won't leave Paine like you came, for you will depart equipped to take on the challenges that the world will offer.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">During this holiday season when we are blessed to be surrounded by family and loved ones, let us take a moment to give thanks for our brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military for they are not forgotten. We know that their sacrifice is even greater during this time away from their loved ones.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">While many of us will enjoy a bountiful meal in a warm and safe environment, let us remember those who are not so fortunate. I encourage you to take time to offer a smile, a warm hello, or a plate of hot food to those less fortunate for giving back is the best way to show God's love for our brethren.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">When we all return next week, let us bring a renewed sense of commitment to our respective jobs and to the classrooms. Let us emerge anew with hope and faith in knowing that the Paine College community has much for which to be thankful.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Wyonnie and I wish each of you a Thanksgiving filled with peace, prosperity, and joy.</span></p>
<p class="p2">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="p2">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Jerry L. Hardee, President</span></p>
<p class="p1">&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="p2"><em><br /></em></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.</em></span></p>
<p class="p3">&nbsp;</p>
<p><img style="display:inline" src="http://paine.edu/blog/image.axd?picture=2017%2f11%2fhappy+thanksgiving.jpg" alt="" /></p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/11/23/Giving-Thanks-FROM-PRESIDENT-HARDEE.aspx
painewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/11/23/Giving-Thanks-FROM-PRESIDENT-HARDEE.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=957e89e8-c765-444c-8bea-e2f2eedfa10cThu, 23 Nov 2017 06:18:00 -1000Alumni NewsGeneral NewsPress ReleaseStudent Newspainewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/pingback.axdhttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=957e89e8-c765-444c-8bea-e2f2eedfa10c0http://paine.edu/blog/trackback.axd?id=957e89e8-c765-444c-8bea-e2f2eedfa10chttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/11/23/Giving-Thanks-FROM-PRESIDENT-HARDEE.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/syndication.axd?post=957e89e8-c765-444c-8bea-e2f2eedfa10cPaine College Department of Humanities to Celebrate 20h Anniversary of Evelyn G. Etheridge Conference of the Harlem Renaissance<p class="MsoNormal">The Paine College Department of Humanities will celebrate the 20<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Evelyn G. Etheridge Conference on the Harlem Renaissance on November 1 - 3, 2017 at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. The Conference, founded in 1997 by Dr. Lola Richardson, former chair of the Department and Paine alumna, will examine the national and international impact of one of the most important artistic and cultural movements in history that spanned from 1919 to 1940 and produced notable writers, critics, and artists such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Aaron Douglas, Ann Petry, Bessie Smith, and Duke Ellington.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;After Harlem Was In Vogue: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy&rdquo;, invites professors, undergraduate and graduate students, and independent scholars to present research that will examine the origins and the legacy of the Renaissance through interdisciplinary collaborations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Special keynote speakers include Dr. Anthony Sean Neal of Mississippi State University and Prof. Kamilah Aisha Moon of Agnes Scott, a nationally acclaimed poet and Paine alumna.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p>
<p>For more information on the Conference, please contact Prof. Jeffrey Lanier Jones at 706.414-1883 or by email at JJones3@paine.edu. You can also visit www.paine.edu for more information and a detailed schedule of events. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/10/17/Paine-College-Department-of-Humanities-to-Celebrate-20h-Anniversary-of-Evelyn-G-Etheridge-Conference-of-the-Harlem-Renaissance.aspx
painewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/10/17/Paine-College-Department-of-Humanities-to-Celebrate-20h-Anniversary-of-Evelyn-G-Etheridge-Conference-of-the-Harlem-Renaissance.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=a33e6a9c-9bac-4d4c-9fc9-88bf8deb523eTue, 17 Oct 2017 12:31:00 -1000Alumni NewsGeneral NewsPress ReleaseStudent Newspainewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/pingback.axdhttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=a33e6a9c-9bac-4d4c-9fc9-88bf8deb523e0http://paine.edu/blog/trackback.axd?id=a33e6a9c-9bac-4d4c-9fc9-88bf8deb523ehttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/10/17/Paine-College-Department-of-Humanities-to-Celebrate-20h-Anniversary-of-Evelyn-G-Etheridge-Conference-of-the-Harlem-Renaissance.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/syndication.axd?post=a33e6a9c-9bac-4d4c-9fc9-88bf8deb523ePaine College Board of Trustees Selects Presidential Finalist – Dr. Jerry L. Hardee<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">The Paine College Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Jerry L. Hardee as the finalist to become the next president of Paine.</span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">&nbsp;Dr. Hardee, retired college president and educator, was one of two finalists under consideration. At the conclusion of contract negotiations with Dr. Hardee, the Board will present the new president to the College family and community. The other finalist was Dr. Brandon K. Dumas, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs &amp; Enrollment Management at Southern University and A&amp;M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.</span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">&nbsp;&ldquo;The Search Committee submitted an impressive cadre of candidates,&rdquo; commented Attorney Barbara E. Bouknight, Chairman of the Board. &ldquo;We held four panel interviews with two finalists that included students, faculty, staff, administrative cabinet, alumni and community members. The feedback received from the panelists was extremely helpful. We strived to conduct a transparent search and are profoundly grateful to members of the Search Committee, panelists, and to all who participated in this process.&rdquo;</span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">&nbsp;Attorney Michael Thurmond, Chair of the Search Committee, said, &ldquo;Dr. Hardee has an excellent track record of accomplishments and is looked upon as a veteran &nbsp;in higher education who comes with a wealth of experience in executive leadership, management, fundraising and development, and enrollment. Dr. Hardee &ldquo;fits&rdquo; the Institution and has the necessary administrative and academic leadership skills to lead Paine College.&rdquo;</span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; background: #fafafa;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">&nbsp;For updates and to learn more about Dr. Hardee&rsquo;s background, please visit the Paine College Presidential Search web page at www.paine.edu, or contact Helene Carter in the Office of Communications &amp; Marketing at 706.821.8323, hcarter@paine.edu.</span></span></p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/04/22/Paine-College-Board-of-Trustees-Selects-Presidential-Finalist-e28093-Dr-Jerry-L-Hardee.aspx
painewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/04/22/Paine-College-Board-of-Trustees-Selects-Presidential-Finalist-e28093-Dr-Jerry-L-Hardee.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=6d9a252b-6ae5-4fbb-9d5c-1ef4a4f9e13aSat, 22 Apr 2017 16:44:00 -1000Alumni NewsGeneral NewsPress ReleaseStudent Newspainewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/pingback.axdhttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=6d9a252b-6ae5-4fbb-9d5c-1ef4a4f9e13a0http://paine.edu/blog/trackback.axd?id=6d9a252b-6ae5-4fbb-9d5c-1ef4a4f9e13ahttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/04/22/Paine-College-Board-of-Trustees-Selects-Presidential-Finalist-e28093-Dr-Jerry-L-Hardee.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/syndication.axd?post=6d9a252b-6ae5-4fbb-9d5c-1ef4a4f9e13aPaine College Trustees Announce Finalists for Presidential Search<p>For Immediate Release &ndash; April 18, 2017 -&nbsp;Today, the Paine College Presidential Search Committee announced the finalists for President of the College. The successful candidate will succeed President Samuel Sullivan and commence duties in July 2017. &nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;We are pleased to report that two outstanding finalists were selected&rdquo;, said Attorney Barbara E. Bouknight, Chairman of the Board. All of the finalists have excellent credentials and possess the skills and experience that are necessary to build upon the Institution&rsquo;s foundation and address the challenges that are facing Paine College.&rdquo; &nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;We are deeply grateful for the service of Dr. Samuel Sullivan who was appointed Interim President in October 2014,&rdquo; said Attorney Michael Thurmond, Chair of the Search Committee. In May 2016, the Board named Dr. Sullivan President for a period of one year and announced plans to conduct a national search for president. Dr. Sullivan&rsquo;s contract will expire on June 30, 2017. &nbsp;</p>
<p>The Search Committee selected the following finalists: &nbsp;</p>
<p>Dr. Brandon K. Dumas of Prairieville, Louisiana, earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University in 2011 and the Master of Business Administration degree in 2009 from Salem University. Dr. Dumas earned the Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice and the Associate of Science degree in Law Enforcement from Southern University and A&amp;M College in 2008. He received the Certificate &ldquo;Passing the Executive Torch &ndash; The Road to the Presidency&rdquo; in 2014 from Hampton University Executive Leadership Summit. Dr. Dumas has served as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs &amp; Enrollment Management at Southern University and A&amp;M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana since July 2014. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Dr. Jerry L. Hardee, of Valdosta, Georgia, earned the Doctorate of Education degree in Educational Administration, Statistics and Research Emphasis from Northern Illinois University in 1975. He received a Certification for Superintendent Endorsement. In 1974, he received a Certificate for Advanced Study in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University. He earned the Master of Arts degree in Science Education from Fisk University in 1964 and the Bachelors of Science degree from Clark College, in 1960. Dr. Hardee is retired. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p>The College will host forums that will allow faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community to learn more about the Candidates&rsquo; vision, skills and experience. &nbsp; For more information and updates, please visit www.paine.edu and browse Presidential Search. Also, contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at 706.821.8323, or via email: hcarter@paine.edu.</p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/04/18/Paine-College-Trustees-Announce-Finalists-for-Presidential-Search.aspx
painewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/04/18/Paine-College-Trustees-Announce-Finalists-for-Presidential-Search.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=bcd1671a-07f6-48a9-9f30-cbf2f917af83Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:43:00 -1000Alumni NewsGeneral NewsPress ReleaseStudent Newspainewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/pingback.axdhttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=bcd1671a-07f6-48a9-9f30-cbf2f917af830http://paine.edu/blog/trackback.axd?id=bcd1671a-07f6-48a9-9f30-cbf2f917af83http://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/04/18/Paine-College-Trustees-Announce-Finalists-for-Presidential-Search.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/syndication.axd?post=bcd1671a-07f6-48a9-9f30-cbf2f917af83Paine College Released its First Mobile App this Week<p class="MsoNormal">The app was designed in partnership with CampusEAI Consortium and offers students safe, secure access to academic resources along the ability to easily contact departments and access to information about the college. The app delivers the latest news and events information and provides access to the College&rsquo;s online directory to search for faculty and staff, social media, and more.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The app&rsquo;s current features include:&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;News feed</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Events Calendar</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Emergency</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dining</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Social Media</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Athletics&rsquo; Information</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&ldquo;We are always looking for the best ways to communicate with our students. This app will better serve our students and their needs,&rdquo; says Helene Carter, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement. &ldquo;We are actively exploring ways to enhance the students' living and learning experiences and provide them with the information that will help them be successful through the academic year. You can download the free Paine College Mobile app in the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kryptosmobile.PAINE&amp;hl=en">Google Play store</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paine-college-mobile/id1143617629?mt=8">Apple App store</a>.</p>
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<p><img style="display:inline" src="http://paine.edu/blog/image.axd?picture=2017%2f3%2fCopy+of+Paine+College+APp.png" alt="" /></p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/03/08/Paine-College-Released-its-First-Mobile-App-this-Week.aspx
painewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/03/08/Paine-College-Released-its-First-Mobile-App-this-Week.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=4dce87a2-3600-44ef-98e9-afbdb231bd7bWed, 08 Mar 2017 15:59:00 -1000General NewsStudent Newspainewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/pingback.axdhttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=4dce87a2-3600-44ef-98e9-afbdb231bd7b0http://paine.edu/blog/trackback.axd?id=4dce87a2-3600-44ef-98e9-afbdb231bd7bhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/03/08/Paine-College-Released-its-First-Mobile-App-this-Week.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/syndication.axd?post=4dce87a2-3600-44ef-98e9-afbdb231bd7b“Put Me In at Paine College Coach”<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Student-Athlete Adam Martin, is a Business Management Major and a versatile position Baseball player at Paine College. He has an impressive 3.5 GPA and beams proudly when sharing that he will be graduating in May 2017, from the Institution he says &ldquo;has given him the necessary educational tools, one-on-one instruction time if needed and improved his athletic talent to be successful in life.&rdquo; He is also the Paine College, 2016-2017 Male Scholar Athlete-of-the-Year. Prior to attending college, Martin lived in Aiken, South Carolina with his family. He has one sibling and believes in preserving family quality time.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">&ldquo;My goal was to obtain my degree while remaining close to home near my family. A friend of mine, Avery Wilson, attended PC and after our discussion about the Business and Athletic programs, I knew Paine was where I wanted to earn my degree. From the very first day, Coach Marshall has emphasized the word student in Student-Athlete. Not only is he my baseball coach but I consider him to be a friend. He and my professors, are major contributing factors of my collegiate success. They encourage and push you to excel, off and on the field. That is why I chose Paine College to further my education,&rdquo; said Martin.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Adam details his Paine College experience as a &ldquo;family oriented Institution that has never made him feel like a minority and always treated him with respect.&rdquo; He likes the fact that professors and faculty know him personally and if a student requests extra attention with the curriculum, the educators ensure they receive it. Martin has grown during his four years at PC as a person and athlete, largely in part due to his baseball teammates that he refers to as his brothers. He is thankful for them standing by him through struggles but more importantly, helping him to continue to strive to achieve his goals athletically and academically.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Kerby Marshall, Head Baseball Coach/Asst. Men&rsquo;s Basketball Coach, had the following to say about Adam; &ldquo;He is the perfect baseball player that every coach dreams of, he listens and executes as he is told and is a great team player. The team looks up to him as a leader on and off the field. He also understands that he is a Student-Athlete and performs well in the classroom.&rdquo; After graduation, Martin will be traveling to Canada to play Baseball.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">&ldquo;I would like to stress the importance of knowing what you want to do after you graduate, having a plan and working hard to attain your degree. It is important to know your weaknesses and strengths and develop them to become a better person. I am thankful for our Alumni and after graduation, I will be an active alum to continue building upon the foundation they set forth, to ensure students at Paine College are educated with integrity and distinction. It is my belief that any challenges the Institution faces, can be overcome with the support of our dedicated Alumni,&rdquo; are the words of wisdom shared by Martin.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Adam discloses that he doesn&rsquo;t mind watching love story movies. His favorite is &ldquo;The Notebook.&rdquo; When asked if he considers himself to be Ryan Gosling, (the movie&rsquo;s Lead Actor) Martin smiles in approval with the comparison and says yes. On and off the field, Paine College equips its scholars with exceptional education, develops its student-athlete talent with dedicated instructors and enables its faculty to positively enhance the personal and professional lives of its student-body. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>In Other Words, by Stone</em></span></p>
<p><img style="display:inline" src="http://paine.edu/blog/image.axd?picture=2017%2f2%2f12_Adam_Martin.jpg" alt="" /></p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/02/23/e2809cPut-Me-In-at-Paine-College-Coache2809d.aspx
painewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/02/23/e2809cPut-Me-In-at-Paine-College-Coache2809d.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=0b4321e2-91b7-425c-bc2b-10009e556bebThu, 23 Feb 2017 13:19:00 -1000Athletic NewsGeneral NewsPress ReleaseStudent Newspainewebmasterhttp://paine.edu/blog/pingback.axdhttp://paine.edu/blog/post.aspx?id=0b4321e2-91b7-425c-bc2b-10009e556beb0http://paine.edu/blog/trackback.axd?id=0b4321e2-91b7-425c-bc2b-10009e556bebhttp://paine.edu/blog/post/2017/02/23/e2809cPut-Me-In-at-Paine-College-Coache2809d.aspx#commenthttp://paine.edu/blog/syndication.axd?post=0b4321e2-91b7-425c-bc2b-10009e556beb“It’s No Secret that Paine College Motivates Success”<p>Secret Wagner, Miss UNCF-Paine College 2016-2017, is a Senior and Chemistry Major and is the first in her family to attend college. She was born and reared in Baltimore, Maryland along with her fraternal twin brother and one more sibling. &nbsp;After a brief hiatus upon graduating from high school, she researched Paine College and with the assistance of the admissions staff that she declares as family, decided to enroll during the Spring semester of 2014. She is gratefully walking the halls, absorbing history, information and knowledge from the institution where many have trod during their path to success.</p>
<p>&ldquo;To be a college student is a blessing. I am a full-time student that also works part-time. I am fully involved with campus activities and engaged in academic opportunities. This is my family. The professors and staff at Paine want to see me succeed as much as I want to succeed. They constantly motivate me to push beyond obstacles and self-doubt. It is important to me that I not only graduate, but that I remain engaged with this institution to help those that will come after me,&rdquo; said Wagner.</p>
<p>Secret is a member of Zeta Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is also active in the Commuter Student Association, MAPS (Medical Association for Pre-Professional Students), Wesley Fellowship and participates in all PAC (Pre-Alumni Council) affairs. She strives to be a dedicated student and to set a positive example for her peers.</p>
<p>She is very proud to be representing Paine College at the UNCF NAC/PAC Leadership Conference that is in session from February 2-5 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The climax of the leadership conference is the crowning of Miss National UNCF that will take place Saturday evening, February 4. The event is open and free to the public.</p>
<p>Wearing the Miss UNCF Paine College crown and being awarded the title is a humbling experience. She appreciates the monumental support from the Paine College alumni, faculty and students to ensure this honor bestowed upon her, is upheld in the tradition of excellence.</p>
<p>When asked to describe her PC experience, Wagner had the following to say: &ldquo;I believe that receiving your education, forging connections, enhancing social skills and obtaining your degree makes your college experience whole. It is critical that we learn, but also apply and share knowledge to ensure the success of Paine College. This is my home and I encourage Alumni to stay engaged and connected to the school and the students to continue the traditions of the Paine College family. The passion and commitment that I express for this institution, originates from the opportunities, values and foundation it consistently gives to me.</p>
<p>What God has for me, is for me and Paine College was for me.&rdquo; Secret reveals that she is shy, has a love for the Disney movie &ldquo;Frozen&rdquo; and when she was younger, she was in a group called &ldquo;Cupids Arrow&rdquo; dreaming to be a singing sensation. She also mentions that the love and support of her entire family helps her to keep moving forward despite many setbacks encountered while pursuing her ultimate goal of becoming a Medical Research Scientist. Wagner is determined to achieve that vision with the sacrifice, sessions and skills that are being indoctrinated daily at Paine College, the institution that empowers students to succeed.</p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The &ldquo;Forward Together&rdquo; tour movement which features two buses kicked off earlier this month embarking on a 20 state tour. One bus traveled around Midwest states headed to the West Coast and the second bus started in Ohio and will eventually end up in Florida.<br /> </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In each city, the tour features speeches from Democratic leaders. During the stop at Paine, Georgia Representatives Gloria Frazier and Henry "Wayne" Howard, former Congressman John Barrow, along with Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis are scheduled to speak.&nbsp;<br /> </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In addition to urging students to vote early and get actively involved in this year&rsquo;s election, representatives will discuss issues like increasing wages, student debt, reforming the criminal justice system, and climate change.<br /> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10px;">The tour bus will park at the HEAL Complex. All University students and area residents are invited to attend. The event will conclude with a meet-and-greet and an opportunity to take photos with the speakers and officials.</span></p>http://paine.edu/blog/post/2016/10/17/Democratic-e2809cForward-Togethere2809d-Mobilizing-Tour-to-Visit-Paine-College.aspx
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<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 10px;">Hollimon, a Sophomore Chemistry major and Biology minor, is one of 144 ACS scholars nationwide selected this year. She is one of the eight students from Georgia and only student selected from the Augusta area. &ldquo;I was ecstatic when I heard that I received the scholarship,&rdquo; said Hollimon, &ldquo;It was one of the best moments of my life.&rdquo;</span><span class="s1" style="font-size: 10px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span style="font-size: 10px;">Her love for Chemistry began in high school. It was then that she decided to major in Chemistry in College. &ldquo;There are numerous opportunities in the STEM field&rdquo; said Hollimon, &ldquo;Math plays a huge part in our everyday lives. There is a large amount of research that goes into helping improve the way we live.&rdquo;</span><span style="font-size: 10px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 10px;">As member of the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, or MAPS which represents underrepresented minorities in the medical field, Hollimon said that these types of programs allow more people to know about what happens in STEM and she hopes that more students will be inspired to explore Chemistry and Biology.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 10px;">Dr.</span><span class="s2" style="font-size: 10px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10px;">Xiaoning Zhang, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, mentors Hollimon. &ldquo;I am very glad to serve as a mentor for Ms. Hollimon,&rdquo; said Dr.</span><span class="s2" style="font-size: 10px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10px;">Zhang, &ldquo;The high quality education of Paine College not only prepared Ms. Hollimon to win those honors but also provide the skills and experience that help her to pursue college majors in the chemical sciences and, following graduation from college, to pursue career paths in the chemical sciences.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 10px;">In addition to this award, Hollimon has been also selected to receive a Student Travel Award for the 2016 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) being held in Tampa, FL where she will present her research with a title of &ldquo;Reversible Approach for Silicon Surface Modification&rdquo;.</span><span style="font-size: 10px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 10px;">Hollimon offers this advice for fellow students, &ldquo;Continue to do everything you would like to do in life because nothing is really impossible if you believe in yourself.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 10px;">For more information about the ACS Scholars program, visit www.acs.org.&nbsp;For more information about the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students program, visit www.abrcms.org.</span></p>
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